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The 2020 Tofte election judges. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Thoughts from the West End polls

Rhonda Silence-

Township elections and annual meetings were held on Tuesday, March 10.


Moose on the Gunflint Trail. Photo by Ryan Salzman

Minnesota moose count shows population remains stable

Joe Friedrichs-

For the ninth year in a row, Minnesota’s moose population remains relatively stable, but reproductive success – one of the factors that has the greatest impact on moose survival over time


Lollie Cooper was elected Lutsen township supervisor. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Lollie Cooper wins Lutsen supervisor seat

Rhonda Silence-

Township elections and annual meetings were held on Tuesday, March 10 with fairly small election turnout, except for the township of Lutsen, which had a contested race.


Lutsen Township candidates - Andrew Beavers, Lollie Cooper. Submitted photos

Lutsen has contested race for supervisor

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Tuesday, March 10 is an important day for the West End townships of Lutsen, Tofte and Schroeder. All of the townships will be holding elections and annual meetings. Polls are open from 5 - 8 p.m.


Cook County Search and Rescue

Emergency services respond to two fatalities over weekend

Rhonda Silence-

It was a difficult weekend for Cook County emergency responders, starting with a search for an overdue skier in Grand Marais and ending with a response to a snowmobile accident in Schroeder.


Health officials advise the public to take the usual precautions against colds and flu. Photo courtesy MN Department of Health

DOH confirms second presumptive case of COVID-19 in Minnesota

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UPDATE: The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed March 8 a second presumptive positive case of a novel coronavirus in the state.


Lutsen Town Clerk Sharon Hexum-Platzer. File photo by Rhonda Silence

Lutsen Town Clerk talks about her role, elections

Rhonda Silence-

Lutsen citizens will go to the polls and gather for their annual township meeting at the Lusten Town Hall at 116 Caribou Trail on Tuesday, March 10. Polls open at 5 p.m.


Election 2020 - courthouse flag. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Cook County sees 50 percent voter participation

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 The Minnesota Secretary of State office estimates that turnout for Minnesota's Super Tuesday presidential primary was nearly 22 percent.


Minnesota State Capitol at night. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Legislators to hold hearing about short-term rental taxation in Minnesota

Joe Friedrichs-

Both the Minnesota House and Senate have introduced legislation regarding the proper tax classification for short-term rentals across the state.